as in suitable
having the required skills for an acceptable level of performance
a capable and efficient editor
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Recent Examples of capable
None of its systems would have been capable of producing this nanosecond signal.
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Robert Lea, Space.com, 25 June 2025
But women are often the smartest, most capable protagonists in a Hitchcock film.
—Neal Justin, Boston Herald, 13 June 2025
According to the researchers, the gel itself is capable of detecting signals through 860,000 individual pathways embedded within the material.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 12 June 2025
There is also tons of space with larger drawers that are capable of holding up to 50 pounds, while the smaller ones can hold up to 25 pounds.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 12 June 2025
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Robert Lea, Space.com, 25 June 2025
But women are often the smartest, most capable protagonists in a Hitchcock film.
—Neal Justin, Boston Herald, 13 June 2025
According to the researchers, the gel itself is capable of detecting signals through 860,000 individual pathways embedded within the material.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 12 June 2025
There is also tons of space with larger drawers that are capable of holding up to 50 pounds, while the smaller ones can hold up to 25 pounds.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 12 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for capable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for capable
Adjective
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This new moon is particularly suitable for projects or processes that have to do with your well-being, your home, your family, or your emotional balance.—
Danijela Pilic,
Glamour,
24 June 2025
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Seek Professional Guidance: Consider consulting a financial advisor to understand if cryptocurrency is suitable for your financial situation.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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Spurs qualified for the Champions League after winning the Europa League last season.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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So the rules for deferring capital gains through investments in qualified opportunity funds are prescribed in section 1400Z-2.—
Tax Notes Staff,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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Social exchange theory underscores that individuals with strong relational equity, those seen as reliable and competent, are more resistant to attempts at informal sabotage.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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Those referred to the Detroit Pistons’ too effective strategy of physicality, trapping, hard-fouling – the stuff Clark and all the WNBA’s most competent, marketable scorers are still dealing with.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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While the Padres were able to secure a 5-3 victory in the final game of a four-game series against their Southern California rivals, Fernando Tatis Jr. was plunked in the ninth inning.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2025
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Fed here, Fed there Stock futures rose after Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said the Fed might be able to cut rates in its next meeting.—
Michele Luhn,
CNBC,
20 June 2025
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“Capable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capable. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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